DURING yet another key Commons debate on Brexit, the SNP were yet again drowned out by Tories when it was their turn to speak.
The SNP's Alison Thewliss was stopped just a few words into her speech before the Speaker of the House John Bercow interjected to tell "the government minister" to "be quiet ... sit down and listen".
Well at least he interjected in good time on this occasion. Sadly, Bercow has waited far too long to do so in the past.
WATCH: MPs shamefully talk over SNP speaker during Brexit debate
This seems to be happening pretty regularly now. This is how Scotland is treated at Westminster.
Watch the clip below.
. @alisonthewliss been interrupted for Tory MPs... as usual#MeaningfulVote #Brexit pic.twitter.com/gNruRP7Y2O
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